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Promoting & managing California's natural resources through science, environmental health, economic vitality, and informed land-use decisions. #CalConservation
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We’re hiring TWO Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) positions on the same team!

Join our Office of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs as a Legislative Manager or Manager of Regulatory Affairs.

Hybrid | Sacramento. Apply by 11/17/25
👉http://conservation.ca.gov/jobs
November 6, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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#NativeAmericanHeritage Month is underway! We honor the cultures, achievements, & rich diversity of Tribes across California & the nation.

CalConservation is committed to building meaningful relationships w/ #CATribes guided by collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and respect.
November 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Between October 27 (12:00 AM PST) and November 2 (11:59 PM) there were 43 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger.

🔸39 earthquakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9
🔸4 earthquakes between magnitude 3.0 - 3.9

The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.5 west of Petrolia, CA.
Infographic showing a map of California and the location of earthquakes marked by red dots and a bar graph showing the number of earthquakes of each magnitude.
November 3, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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#CalGEM is #hiring an Assoc. Oil & Gas Engineer (Pipeline & Facilities Compliance Engineer) for its #LongBeach office.

Oversee pipeline audits, lead field inspections, & train staff in compliance & safety.

Hybrid role with fieldwork.

Apply by 11/3/25⬇️
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October 28, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Between October 20 (12:00 AM PST) and October 27 (9:00 AM) there were 58 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger.

-50 quakes between M2.0 - 2.9
-8 quakes between M3.0 - 3.9

The largest earthquakes were both magnitude 3.5. One occurred near Petrolia and the other was near Redway.
Infographic showing a map of California with red dots showing the earthquakes. On the right is a bar graph showing the number of quakes of different magnitudes.
October 27, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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CalConservation announces another SALC grant success story! This time conserving a 74-acre walnut orchard in northern Solano County via Solano Land Trust.

CalConservation administers the Sustainable Ag Lands Conservation program for the CA Strategic Growth Council.

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October 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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The Great ShakeOut Earthquake drill was a success! Thanks to everyone who joined us across California and around the world.

Remember, if you feel earthquake shaking or receive an earthquake alert, drop down, take cover, and hold on. @calconservation.bsky.social
A group of people stand on the steps of the Oakland, City Hall. The mayor speaks at a podium in front of them. A banner above their head reads “great Oakland shakeout” A man and a black shirt stands in front of a table that says Department of conservation. On the table is a display of three different maps of California. One map shows earthquake, shaking potential, another map shows earthquake, shaking over the last 42 years, and the third map shows the location of seismic stations across California. Two people sit in the lobby of a building behind a table that says Department of conservation. Another man stands in front of the table with his hands in his pockets. On the right is a seismometer with a display that is showing the motion of the ground. On the left are the same series of maps as in the previous image. Two smiling people stand behind a table. On the table are rocks and other geologic related items. Behind them are maps of California.
October 23, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Happy Geologic Map Day! The @cageosurvey.bsky.social
produces geologic maps at various scales & derivative maps showing important aspects of geologic hazards or resources. #EarthScienceWeek
Geologic map of California
October 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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“The best protective action you can take during an earthquake is to drop down, get under your desk, cover your head & hold on to something that's sturdy, like the leg of a table,” CA State Geologist Jeremy Lancaster @cageosurvey.bsky.social www.sfchronicle.com/science/arti...

#GreatShakeOut
California’s annual earthquake drill happens Thursday. Here are details
Get ready: The Great California ShakeOut is coming. The event is an annual earthquake drill, aimed at increasing public awareness about what to do during major shaking.
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October 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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It’s National Fossil Day! Learn more about the work that the CGS has done with Caltrans mapping mineral hazards & paleontological resources along the highway system. #EarthScienceWeek
www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/documents/publications/california-geology-magazine/CG_2024-MineralHazardsFossils.pdf
This is a series of 4 photos. The 1st photo shows the excavation of a large fossil. There is a net over the fossil showing a grid pattern. The 2nd image shows heavy equipment in a construction area. The 3rd image is of 2 people digging around a large fossil. The final image shows heavy equipment lifting the fossil out of the ground.
October 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Happy #EarthScienceWeek!

The theme for today is Minerals. At the @cageosurvey.bsky.social
our Mineral Resources Program provides data about California's mineral resources, mineral hazards, and active and historic mining activities. Learn more ➡️ www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/minerals...
A man in field gear stands on a rocky slope near a cliff of exposed rock. He is looking closely a small piece of rock in his hand.
October 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Permanent protection for prime farmland along the Merced River: 148 acres are secured for future generations. Supported by a SALC grant from CalConservation & CA Strategic Growth Council, the land will stay productive, regenerative, & recharge local groundwater. conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/grant-p...
October 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Having a @cageosurvey.bsky.social and @calconservation.bsky.social watch party of the Secretary Speaker Series: Staying Safe in a Shaky State. That’s our State Geologist, Jeremy Lancaster! 👏👏
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October 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Today we honor #IndigenousPeoplesDay2025. We acknowledge and celebrate the rich cultures and contributions of Native American/Alaska Native peoples and recognize their strength and resilience.

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October 13, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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🌿 New Conservation Catch-Up is out!

✅Estrada & Lone Star Ranches protected
✅Orphaned oil wells in L.A. to be sealed
✅New wildfire support map
✅Tsunami & bat preparedness
✅ La Viña community planting day

Read more & subscribe!
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Conservation Catch-Up
Email from California Department of Conservation News and updates from the California Department of Conservation SEPTEMBER 2025 CONSERVATION CATCH-UP Celebrating Estrada Ranch Conservation In August,
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October 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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California Weekly Earthquake Report

Between September 22 (12:00 AM PST) & September 28 (11:59 PM) there were 31 earthquakes in CA of magnitude 2.0 or larger.

-30 quakes between M2.0 - 2.9
-1 quake between M4.0 - 4.9

The largest was a magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Berkeley.
Infographic with a map of California. Red dots of different sizes showing earthquake locations the location and relative magnitude of earthquakes in the past week. On the right is a bar graph showing the number of earthquakes of different sizes.
September 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Join us on Sept. 14th for @nhm.org
10th Annual #DinoFest! Geologists from CGS will be on site with a table full of rocks, fossils, maps, and hands-on activities. Save your spot today: nhm.org/dinofest
A vivid cartoon image of different dinosaurs, including a T-Rex and a triceratops. The text says September 14, 2025 Dino fest.
September 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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California Weekly Earthquake Report

Between September 1 (12:00 AM PST) and September 7 (11:59 PM PST) there were 46 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger.

- 42 quakes between M 2.0 - 2.9
- 4 quakes between M 3.0 - 3.9

The largest was a magnitude 3.7 near Los Pinos, CA.
Map showing the location of earthquakes in California marked by red dots. There is a paragraph showing 42 earthquakes of magnitude two and four earthquakes of magnitude three.
September 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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To view the Earthquake Dashboard visit cadoc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboa...
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ArcGIS Dashboards
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September 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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California Weekly Earthquake Report

Between September 8 (12:00 AM PST) and September 14 (11:59 PM) there were 69 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger.

-56 quakes between M2.0 - 2.9
-13 quakes between M3.0 - 3.9

The largest was a magnitude 3.7 near Maricopa, CA.
This image shows a map of California with the locations of the earthquakes plotted with red dots. Next to that is a bar graph showing the number of magnitude 2+ earthquakes and magnitude 3+ earthquakes as well as the large number “69“ to show the total number of earthquakes above a magnitude to.
September 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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At the finish line were booths with information so participants could learn more about tsunami science and preparedness. Remember, if you are in a tsunami hazard zone and receive a warning or feel strong, prolonged shaking move inland and go towards high ground. www.tsunamizone.org
Two people stand underneath of a pop-up with the California Department of conservation logo. They are standing behind a table with a California geological survey tablecloth and distributing educational information.
September 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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This past weekend CGS geologists participated in the Santa Cruz’s “Race the Wave” event to raise awareness about tsunamis. The race path took participants along the tsunami evacuation route from the beach to high ground.
A CGS employee stands with two event participants. He is showing them maps of tsunami hazard zones on an iPad.
September 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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We showed fossils & rocks and discussed topics like where to find trilobite fossils, how to stay safe during earthquakes, how Seismic Hazard Zone Maps work, and what a typical day in the life of a CGS geologist is like.

Thanks for joining us for this exciting event!
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September 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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On Sept. 15th, CGS participated in the 10th Annual Dino Fest at the @nhm.org!
A man sits behind a counter that is covered by rocks and fossil specimens. Two small children and an adult are talking with the man and looking at the rocks.
September 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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To view the Earthquake Dashboard visit cadoc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboa...
ArcGIS Dashboards
ArcGIS Dashboards
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September 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM